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  • Android Principal Engineer

    Android Principal Engineer

    Your Role
     
    As Principal Android Engineer, you will lead the technical strategy, design, and development of high quality Android applications to help deliver a first of its kind technology solution in Kenya and beyond in collaboration with our team of passionate Product Managers and Engineers.
     
    Responsibilities

    Lead work streams with Product and QA to design and develop our Android applications
    Work with peers to find efficient solutions for architectural problems
    Lead code reviews, tech sessions and provide regular direction, mentoring, and coaching to developers on best practices and improvement initiatives
    Improve test automation by writing unit tests and guiding others in this process
    Implement CI/CD processes
    Keep up to date with open-source Android ecosystem to ensure new frameworks and technologies are being used in KOKO’s applications
    Manage Level 3 support functions for production systems which include immediate fixes to any critical defects or essential enhancements in the live systems and setting a high standard for such support service levels within the engineering team
    Contribute to building a strong culture of technical excellence within the team

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
    Expert understanding of Java and Android SDK, Gradle, and third party frameworks, tools, and SDKs, such as Retrofit
    Significant experience working with product managers, designers, and QA in a SCRUM environment
    Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
    Expertise in integrating Android applications with back-end services including offline and synchronisation techniques
    Experience developing real-time, low-latency, high-availability, and high performing applications using IoT technologies and communications (MQTT, etc.)
    Experience working with hardware devices and hardware communications protocols (Serial USB, RS232, other Hardware comms)
    Experience with distributing mobile applications via public app stores and/or enterprise channel as well as via bespoke channels
    Ability to communicate with all levels of management and peers within the organisation
    Ability to prioritise work and tasks under pressure
    Ability to build, implement, and direct quality assurance principles and maintain quality of delivery
    Strong problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset
    Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Trade Development Representative

    Trade Development Representative

    Job description
    Your Role
    As Trade Development Representative, you will be responsible for leading our efforts to sell to and acquire new KOKO Agents in assigned territories to help build our Nairobi network.
    What You Will Do

    Recruit KOKO Agents across the assigned Territory in accordance with set criteria
    Plan and execute specific sales programs as directed
    Educate potential Agents on company and technology solutions
    Gather market insights and share feedback from targeted Agents
    Manage Agent relationships and facilitate progress of assigned Agents from sales stage through install of KOKOpoint
    Generate weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports

    What You Will Bring To KOKO

    Graduate from an accredited University, preferably in Business related area of study
    1+ year in a similar position
    Excellent interpersonal and selling skills
    Good planning and organization skills
    Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision
    Experience in relationship management is an added advantage

    KOKO offers a fast-paced work environment and significant professional growth opportunities. If you share our passion for technology and our vision for global impact, we strongly encourage you to apply!

  • Lead Studio Artist

    Lead Studio Artist

    Your Role
    As Lead Studio Artist, you will be the master craftsman responsible for creating & maintaining the look and feel of KOKO’s brand. You will think visually to develop stunning layouts and compositions that attract our target audiences. You will design visual content for brand, social stories, film, and snackable videos, working closely with KOKO’s Lead Designer, Lead Copywriter, and Creative Director.
    What You Will Do

    Develop and maintain the KOKO look in communications material for our target audiences
    Brainstorm visual ideas with other members of the creative team
    Serve as a custodian of the KOKO brand manual and presentation guidelines
    Assist Lead Graphic Designer with social/digital media and brand collateral design
    Oversee production print material, marketing collateral, and rollout on KOKO Digital Media

    What You Will Bring to KOKO

    4+ years of experience working in Advertising, Communications or equivalent
    Bachelor’s degree or higher in Journalism, Communication, Advertising, or equivalent
    Proven delivery of ideas that work and/or award-worthy ideas
    A curious mind, creativity, and imagination
    Excellent craft in visual design software with Photoshop & Illustrator or equivalent
    Great interpersonal skills
    Ability to move fast and make decisions while in pressured situations
    Eye for detail and design and a thirst to execute flawlessly
    Interest in technology, commerce, popular culture, and new advertising trends and techniques

    KOKO offers a fast-paced work environment and significant professional growth opportunities. If you share our passion for technology and our vision for global impact, we strongly encourage you to apply!

  • Front-End Engineer

    Front-End Engineer

    Your Role
    As a Front-end Engineer, you will be charged with developing web-related content including content management systems (CMS), websites, etc, as well as maintaining existing KOKO websites and CMSs.
    What you will do

    Maintain and update the KOKO consumer facing website, including building out KOKOpoint maps and My Account journeys
    Maintain/upgrade the KOKO Networks corporate website
    Develop the Chujaa microsite
    Maintain the KOKO Digital Media (KDM) Ad Platform CMS
    Develop any new websites as required
    Perform Search Engine Optimization (SEO) on KOKO websites

    What You Will Bring to KOKO

    Experience in CMS development, especially on WordPress
    Experience in HTML5 development
    Experience in slicing designs into CSS, HTML, and JavaScript
    Experience working with Javascript frameworks, especially ReactJS
    Experience integrating websites with APIs
    Experience working with prototyping tools
    Experience working with tagging and analytics tools
    Experience of SEO

    KOKO offers a fast-paced work environment and significant professional growth opportunities. If you share our passion for technology and our vision for global impact, we strongly encourage you to apply!

  • Android Principal Engineer Warehouse Supervisor Product Manager

    Android Principal Engineer Warehouse Supervisor Product Manager

    Your Role
    As Principal Android Engineer, you will lead the technical strategy, design, and development of high quality Android applications to help deliver a first of its kind technology solution in Kenya and beyond in collaboration with our team of passionate Product Managers and Engineers.
    Responsibilities

    Lead work streams with Product and QA to design and develop our Android applications
    Work with peers to find efficient solutions for architectural problems
    Lead code reviews, tech sessions and provide regular direction, mentoring, and coaching to developers on best practices and improvement initiatives
    Improve test automation by writing unit tests and guiding others in this process
    Implement CI/CD processes
    Keep up to date with open-source Android ecosystem to ensure new frameworks and technologies are being used in KOKO’s applications
    Manage Level 3 support functions for production systems which include immediate fixes to any critical defects or essential enhancements in the live systems and setting a high standard for such support service levels within the engineering team
    Contribute to building a strong culture of technical excellence within the team

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
    Expert understanding of Java and Android SDK, Gradle, and third party frameworks, tools, and SDKs, such as Retrofit
    Significant experience working with product managers, designers, and QA in a SCRUM environment
    Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
    Expertise in integrating Android applications with back-end services including offline and synchronisation techniques
    Experience developing real-time, low-latency, high-availability, and high performing applications using IoT technologies and communications (MQTT, etc.)
    Experience working with hardware devices and hardware communications protocols (Serial USB, RS232, other Hardware comms)
    Experience with distributing mobile applications via public app stores and/or enterprise channel as well as via bespoke channels
    Ability to communicate with all levels of management and peers within the organisation
    Ability to prioritise work and tasks under pressure
    Ability to build, implement, and direct quality assurance principles and maintain quality of delivery
    Strong problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset
    Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

    KOKO offers a fast-paced work environment and significant professional growth opportunities. If you share our passion for technology and our vision for global impact, we strongly encourage you to apply!

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  • Promoter

    Promoter

    Job description
    Your Role
    As a Promoter you are responsible for demonstrating the features of a product to an audience or client. A Promoter shows how the product works, takes questions, and attempts to persuade consumers or clients to buy the product. The goal of a Promoter is to highlight the qualities of a product and make it appealing to buyers.
    What You Will Do

    Organize, set up, and run product demos and sales pitches for potential and existing customers
    Communicate information on products and services to customers, and explaining why KOKO products are suitable for them
    Consistently seek new product knowledge to act as an expert for the customer
    Present products using interactive materials such as videos, charts, slideshows etc.
    Arrange merchandise to look tidy and attractive to customers
    Disseminate product samples, brochures, flyers etc
    Engage with customers and discover their wants and needs
    Submit reports to Demo Executives

    What You Will Bring to KOKO

    Previous working experience as a promoter for at least 1 year
    A diploma in Sales or Marketing
    Proven track record of successful promotions
    Customer oriented approach
    Excellent communication and presentation skills
    Outstanding time management skills
    Aptitude in presentation and public speaking
    Attention to detail

    KOKO offers a fast-paced work environment and significant professional growth opportunities. If you share our passion for technology and our vision for global impact, we strongly encourage you to apply!

  • Truck Driver Dispatch Clerk Service Technician

    Truck Driver Dispatch Clerk Service Technician

    Your RoleAs a Truck Driver, you will be responsible for loading, transporting, and delivering items to clients or businesses in a safe, timely manner by providing excellent customer service, answering questions, and handling complaints from clients. Adhering to assigned routes and following time schedules.What You Will Do

    Conduct inspection of vehicles before departing to deliver goods
    Pack and load products according to company specifications and load manifest
    Deliver orders safely to customers on assigned routes
    Maintain ongoing communication with the Fleet Supervisor, agents and dispatch team
    Unload goods cautiously as per client specifications and manifest
    Review deliveries with customers to ensure products meet their needs

    What You Will Bring to KOKO

    Secondary School Certificate
    5+ years of experience as a truck driver
    Demonstrated knowledge of Highway Code and Regulations
    Maintained a clean BCE-class driving license for the last 5 years
    Ability to make sound decisions at all times, including in emergency situations
    Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
    Diagnose and fix minor issues with the truck
    Awareness of the condition of the vehicle, road, and traffic

    KOKO offers a fast-paced work environment and significant professional growth opportunities. If you share our passion for technology and our vision for global impact, we strongly encourage you to apply!

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  • Business Development Executive

    Business Development Executive

    Job description

    Your RoleAs Business Development Executive, you will generate leads, advance the sales process, close new business, and achieve opportunity-­based sales quotas. You will also conduct research to identify potential leads and engage with business targets through telephone, email, webinar, and in person.What You Will Do

    Identify, qualify, and secure business opportunities
    Build business relationships with current and potential clients, including via cold calling
    Collaborate with sales and leadership to secure, retain, and grow accounts
    Present information to potential clients at meetings, industry exhibits, trade shows, and conferences
    Coordinate business generation activities and respond to client requests for proposals (RFPs)
    Maintain CRM database of client information
    Understand client needs and offer solutions and support
    Research potential leads from business directories, web searches, or digital resources
    Qualify leads from digital campaigns, conferences, references, and trade shows
    Close sales and work with the client through the closing process
    Collaborate with management on sales target setting, planning, and forecasting

    What You Will Bring To KOKO

    Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
    Experience with lead generation and prospect management
    Demonstrated sales results
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    Comfort making cold calls and talking to new people all day
    Energetic, outgoing, and friendly demeanor
    Eagerness to expand company with new sales, clients, and territories
    Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently and independently under tight deadlines
    Ability to professionally and confidently communicate with C-level executives
    Tenacity to handle rejection and continue on with a positive attitude with the next potential client
    Strong computer skills, including MS Office or Google Suite and CRM experience preferred

    KOKO offers a fast-paced work environment and significant professional growth opportunities. If you share our passion for technology and our vision for global impact, we strongly encourage you to apply!

  • Digital Ad Sales Executive Network Operations Engineer

    Digital Ad Sales Executive Network Operations Engineer

    Job description
    Your Role
    As Digital Sales Executive, you will sell KOKO’s digital media inventory to clients across Kenya and help build one of the region’s fastest-growing ad businesses.
    What You Will Do

    Sell KOKO’s digital ad inventory (both display & radio) to clients across Kenya
    Identify, develop, pitch, and execute new sales initiatives using your existing client network & further expand it with the help of the KOKO Digital Sales Manager
    Achieve your monthly sales targets by identifying and pitching to key clients
    Manage end-to-end key client relationships
    Work closely with the Ad Tech product manager to ensure all your client ads are run smoothly as per the schedule
    Track and monitor sales performance on a daily/weekly basis

    What You Will Bring To KOKO

    2+ years of experience in selling media space to corporates & SMEs in Kenya
    Excellent client network across Kenya including the large, medium, & small enterprises
    Strong understanding of digital & radio ad space, especially in Kenya
    Experience of working with an established publisher, media network or a media buying agency in Kenya
    Fluency in both Kiswahili and English

    KOKO offers a fast-paced work environment and significant professional growth opportunities. If you share our passion for technology and our vision for global impact, we strongly encourage you to apply!

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  • Distribution & Service Manager

    Distribution & Service Manager

    Job description
    Your Role
    As Distribution & Service Manager, you will be responsible for the distribution operations (similar to a FMCG company) inside KOKO Networks, as well as KOKO’s warranty & service repair programme. KOKO is making a new type of cooking fuel available to customers for the first time, through an extensive agent network. To do this, KOKO must sell and distribute a specialised cooker, which has been developed in-house, to dozens of storage locations, over a thousand retail agents, and, ultimately, to tens of thousands of customers in Nairobi. You will be responsible for ensuring the successful and cost-efficient distribution of cooking stoves to KOKO’s customers, as well as an expanded product range at a later stage.
    What You Will Do

    Manage the product logistics from arrival in Nairobi through to the final consumer
    Plan inventory requirements, at a variety of locations throughout the supply chain
    Setup of storage locations and service points throughout Nairobi
    Receive, supervise handling & distribution, and ensure KOKO’s products are delivered securely to storage locations throughout Nairobi
    Manage distribution sub-contractors, including trucking companies, distribution centres, and other service providers
    Together with the Procurement Manager, negotiate supplier contracts and manage performance
    Hire logistics and distribution team to support you in your responsibilities
    Run warranty services, and reverse logistics for repair of stoves
    Ensure staff and product compliance to all KOKO HSSEQ standards
    Hire, train, and optimise a team of service technicians to staff the warranty function
    Together with other relevant departments, set pricing for warranty and repair services
    Assist the engineering team with root cause analysis of product failures and possible improvements

    What You Will Bring To KOKO

    University degree in a relevant field
    7 years’ working experience in FMCG distribution, or a related field
    Leadership experience – at least 4 years’ experience managing a team
    Detailed knowledge of logistics and distribution processes
    Knowledge of stock control and management of decentralised storage and distribution sites
    Experience managing negotiating with subcontractors, to ensure delivery on agreed service levels
    Ability to work autonomously and think on your feet
    Excellent observational skills and a forward-thinking attitude
    Good communication and interpersonal skills
    Good data analysis skillsAbility to work in a highly demanding environment

    KOKO
    offers a fast-paced work environment and significant professional growth opportunities. If you share our passion for technology and our vision for global impact, we strongly encourage you to apply